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The individual electrons move slowly; the current moves quickly. Compare this to a water wave: the wave advances, but the individual water particles go back to their place. You should actually observe a water wave to confirm this. Check objects floating on the water. The wave is NOT a current of water.
You can also compare this to the following neat experiment with marbles: Put three (or more) marbles in a row, touching each other. Have one more marble bump into the row. The marble at the other end goes off - the other marbles stay in their place! The energy has been transferred from one marble to the next, but each of them (except the last one) stays in its place!
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A path along which electrons can flow?
electrons can flow through circuits.
Does an insulator allow the flow of electrons?
Yes . Some insulators do allow the flow of electrons but most do not.
Steady flow of electrons?
elelctric current
What is it called when electrons flow through a wire?
When electrons flow through a conductor such as a wire, it is called, "Electricity".
What can be created by forcing electrons to flow from atom to atom?
The flow of electrons from atom to atom is an electrical current.
Does thick syrup flow fast or slow?
It flows slowly.
How fast an electric current flow in a circuit?
the ability if a substance to slow down electric current
In a circuit electric current is flow of?
It is a flow of electrons.
A path along which electrons can flow?
electrons can flow through circuits.
Air has been removed and electrons flow?
air has been removed and electrons flow
What gives electrons there electricity?
Electrons don't have electricity they only posses energy, Electricity is defined as the flow of electrons! In conductors the flow of valence electrons are called Electricity! therefore inducing a current in it! generally the direction of flow the current is the opposite of the direction of flow of electrons(D.C)!
Where do electrons originate that flow down?
There are electrons in every atom, and every part of an electric circuit is made up of atoms (or charged atoms, which are known as ions). The electrons actually move very slowly around the circuit, going from atom to atom. However, the effect which causes them to do this travels very fast (at the speed of light) around the circuit. This effect is caused by the source of what is known as electromotive force - the battery, or power supply.
What is and electrical current?
current electricity is where electrons flow through a conductor.static electricity electrons do not flow
Does an insulator allow the flow of electrons?
Yes . Some insulators do allow the flow of electrons but most do not.
What is electic current?
nucleons have electrons that may leave the orbit if enough EMF is present causing electrons to flow by placement. WHILE ELECTRONS FLOW ONE WAY LACK OF ELECTRONS FLOW THE OTHER WAY
Steady flow of electrons?
elelctric current
Why do electric circuits need to use conductors?
Without conductors, electrons do not flow where you want them to flow. An electrical circuit is a flow of electrons.
